2020 Pyramid Valley Chardonnay Lion’s Tooth

“The 2020 Lion’s Tooth is a Chardonnay you have to spend time getting to know. It is quieter than its stablemate, Field of Fire, but it creeps up on you and shows its colors if you are patient. The limestone-based vineyard is a slightly warmer site than Field of Fire – facing due east rather than southeast. It exudes a sense of calmness and roundness, followed by a natural flush of acidity that gradually builds, allowing the wine to draw out far beyond expectations. The finish is long and scented, offering up oatmeal, nutmeg and ripe lemon zest as it persists. I’d suggest giving it another 18 months in bottle to shake off its youthful untamed vigor. (Drink between 2024-2032)”